Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- First World War Memorial
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Middleham Jewel
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Gold Finger Ring
- Teaching the Poor
- Anglian Cross
- King Edward II and York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Railway Station
- The York Observatory
- The Retreat
- Lendal Tower
- The First Minster